We are seeking a Technical Assistant (m/f/d) for sugar beet resistance breeding as part of a replacement.  

This position is to be filled as soon as possible in full-time with a permanent contract and to be based in Einbeck, Lower-Saxony, Germany. 

Your Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct practical breeding work from seedling cultivation to seed harvest. 
• Support field and greenhouse trials, including scoring and labor organization. 
• Organize and conduct hand cross programs in the field and greenhouse. 
• Assist with resistance tests in the field and greenhouse. 
• Prepare and take samples for marker analysis and perform data analysis on the computer. 
• Manage data by entering, maintaining, and processing it in MS Office and databases. 
• Combine computer work with hands-on plant handling. 

Your Qualifications: 

• Vocational training as a plant technologist, agricultural technician, or similar qualification. 
• Experience in practical plant breeding. 
• General understanding of breeding and genetics. 
• Good computer skills (especially MS Office) and ideally experience with breeding databases (IBIS, ACCESS). 
• Proficiency in German is required; English is desirable. 
• You are known for your flexibility; your ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• A class B driver’s license or willingness to acquire one promptly. 
• Willingness to travel occasionally during the season. 

What We Offer: 

• Growth Opportunities: Embrace our motto, “Make yourself grow!” We support your professional and personal development, offering a high degree of autonomy and the chance to take on increasing responsibilities. 
• Collaborative Culture: Work within your team and across various working groups and breeding stations worldwide, strengthening your network and knowledge base. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide the right conditions for your growth, including a company pension plan, asset-building benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare support, vocational training, and a permanent employment contract. 

We look forward to your application through our online application system, SuccessFactors!